There's a reason this is in the top 100 of most great film lists. The writing, directing, and acting all come together to form a near perfect movie.
And what it says about the theater world in New York is absolutely still true, yes- there ARE people like this still functioning and who are stars!
Bette Davis is the life force behind this film, stealing every scene she walks into. But George Saunders provides the perfect counterpoint for her energy, and you'll be surprised at the number of faces you recognize, waltzing in for a scene or two. Marilyn Monroe quite literally jumps off the screen, she's that beautiful.
A difficult, witty, urbane and thick movie, this one merits more than one watch.
Stunning.
And what it says about the theater world in New York is absolutely still true, yes- there ARE people like this still functioning and who are stars!
Bette Davis is the life force behind this film, stealing every scene she walks into. But George Saunders provides the perfect counterpoint for her energy, and you'll be surprised at the number of faces you recognize, waltzing in for a scene or two. Marilyn Monroe quite literally jumps off the screen, she's that beautiful.
A difficult, witty, urbane and thick movie, this one merits more than one watch.
Stunning.